Solar System Scheduled Maintenance

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Extreme temperatures, wind, rain, hail, golf balls (if your lucky enough to live next door to your favorite green) and even bones from passing birds can cause damage and wear to your solar PV installation. Regular servicing mitigates this risk, ensuring your system is working safely and efficiently.

A poorly Installed solar system that has not been maintained at regular intervals has the potential to cause serious damage to your home or business and personal property. Individual components connecting the solar installation can cause system failure, a rooftop DC Isolator or a mismatched panel connector on the roof are the number one offenders. These points of failure can cause heat to build up or even cause arcing under certain conditions which can lead to fires! Changes in system design since 2018 and regular servicing are reducing this risk.

The best way to identify developing faults and ensure your system is operating at its full capability is by utilizing electronic system monitoring. Early fault detection and regular servicing by a licensed electrician will help to prevent possible damage due to fire, especially for systems installed before 2018.

In the period 2022-2023, there were more than 50 rooftop house fires on systems that had never had any solar panel servicing. Had these systems been serviced, these fires could have been prevented. Solar maintenance is key.

Consider the environment that your solar system is exposed to on your roof, It is installed outside in some of the most extreme weather conditions known to man, giving you the benefit of reduced electricity costs to keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer. Please ensure that it’s running safely and efficiently by conducting scheduled solar panel servicing.

Audits conducted by Energy Safe found a major cause of solar PV system fires was moisture impacting DC isolators.

It is worth mentioning that most system failures came as a result of poorly installed rooftop DC Isolators (a switch that stops electricity flowing through the system in emergency situations) that had seen water damage in the early days. 

 Most systems installed in recent years do not have rooftop DC isolators. Our gallery shows the importance of regular scheduled solar panel maintenance.

Scheduled solar panel maintenance is normally set out by your installation company in the handover documentation for the system. The regular system maintenance is normally included in the conditions of the warranty of the supplied system.

Solar panel servicing involves electrical testing of the components that make up a solar panel system, as well as a thorough visual inspection to ensure the integrity of equipment and cabling. It includes the clearing of debris or leaf litter under the solar panels and around the inverter.

Victorian Government research shows that fewer than half of Victorians are aware of the importance of regular solar panel servicing.

Energy Safe Victoria are now encouraging homeowners in Victoria using solar to ensure their systems are serviced by a licensed A-Grade electrician at least once every two years.

  Solar panel servicing ensures your solar system is running efficiently with our comprehensive solar panel maintenance services at Lilojo Electrical Solutions. Regular solar maintenance not only extends the life of your system but also ensures optimal performance. Our skilled technicians will conduct thorough inspections and address any issues, giving you peace of mind and maximizing your investment.